To the issue of health care for convicts

Abstract

This paper examines the urgent and complex problem of health care for prisoners in penal institutions. The paper highlights the changes occurring in society and the penal system and their impact on this problem. The protection of rights and respectful treatment of prisoners are seen as key aspects of a humane and civilised social system. In particular, the problems related to the health of convicts and their impact on the security of society are considered. The study points to the need for an in-depth study of this topic and suggests constructive ways to address the problems associated with ensuring proper health protection of prisoners in the modern world. This paper discusses the importance of ensuring adequate medical care and healthcare for persons in detention. It is noted that this is an integral part of human rights, and all prisoners have the right to adequate medical care and conditions that do not threaten their physical and psychological health. It is proved that the provision of adequate medical care and diagnostics contributes to the successful rehabilitation and social integration of convicted persons after release. The paper also highlights the importance of complying with Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which obliges the state to create appropriate conditions to ensure the right to adequate and timely medical care for persons in pre-trial detention centers and penitentiary institutions. It is pointed out that it is necessary to introduce regular and systematic monitoring, detailed documentation of the health status of convicts, creation of appropriate conditions for treatment, supply of necessary medicines, availability of qualified medical specialists and proper diagnostic equipment. It is emphasized that the problem of inadequate medical care for convicts is unacceptable for a democratic, legal and social state, and its solution requires immediate and fundamental changes that would meet human rights standards. The problem of insufficient medical care for prisoners is unacceptable for a democratic, legal and social state, which Ukraine is recognized as according to the Constitution. This situation requires urgent and systemic changes.